Sheffield United vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Cherries win at Bramall Lane
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One on the more intriguing contests of the day sees Sheffield United host Bournemouth at Bramall Lane. Two places separate the teams in the table though the Cherries have picked up four more points than the Blades.
Sheffield United will be hoping that a strong performance at home can earn them three points and take them out of the relegation zone. Should they win today, Bournemouth will be drawn into the battle to survive which gives the Blades a better chance of survival.
However, Bournemouth will be confident. They’ve won two of their last three fixtures including a 2-0 victory against Newcastle last time out. Although they don’t have the greatest record away to Sheffield United, they’ll be boosted by the return of Philip Billing who brings experience to the midfield.
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Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Although Senesi seems to bundle Trusty to the turf inside Bournemouth's box, as the Cherries defend another long throw-in, the referee and the VAR both believe no offence was committed.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
The home side have now managed to edge a few yards further up the pitch, forcing the action into midfield, rather than sitting back and defending Bournemouth's siege. They only trail by one, so remain very much in this contest.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Sheffield United have not lost a league game to Bournemouth at Bramall Lane since 1987, but unless something changes dramatically in the final hour of this game, they are on course to suffer defeat today.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Having elected to stay on his line, Foderingham eventually grabs the ball inside his six-yard box after a whipped corner from the right is flicked goalwards from near the penalty spot. Bournemouth are buzzing all over their hosts, and they've racked up eight attempts to Sheffield United's zero.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
After Kelly steams up the left flank at pace, then fires a low cross towards the near post, only Robinson's quick reactions deny Solanke a clear shot at goal, forcing the striker's first-time attempt wide of the target.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Solanke holds the ball up well, around 20 yards from goal, then rolls his marker and plays a pass into Kluivert on the left side of the area. However, the winger's strike lacks any power and trickles towards Foderingham, who collects the ball without trouble.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
A brief spell of pinball just outside Bournemouth's box comes about after Sheffield United are drawn forward at last, but the Blades then have to chase back when the move breaks down and their visitors launch a quick - but ultimately unsuccessful - counter.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Solanke now finds the side-netting of Foderingham's goal, after he volleys the ball from an acute angle near the left byline. After scoring twice last time out, the Bournemouth striker seems to be full of confidence today.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
JUST WIDE! Out on the left, Tavernier steps over the ball, leaving it for Kluivert to shoot from just outside the area. The latter steadies himself, then lets fly with a low drive that skims the turf and ripples the side-netting! That was close to a second goal for Bournemouth, who are totally in control of this game!
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